* locations include: yosemite national park...Including tuolumneMeadows...Tioga pass...Wawona...And the south entrance as wellAs kings canyon national park and huntington lake.

* impacts: this is the first significant snow expected for theSeason. Anyone with outdoor plans should take caution...AndTravel may be difficult due to snow covered roads. Also carry aWinter survival kit. Further statements including advisories...Watches and warnings may be necessary.

A bit bummed about it being on the weekend as well. Have a trip planned for this weekend and bringing my two nieces for their first visit to Yosemite. Was hoping to get a few good hikes in with them but I'm sure they'll still have a great time - albeit a bit colder than anticipated.

Any suggestions on things to do with teenagers in the valley during a storm with possible snow?

If you look at the weather report for the valley it is calling for rain not snow ( snow level 5500 ft) and the storm will start to clear away Saturday evening. However, it may turn to snow over night on Friday so you might wake up on Saturday to some snow which will melt quickly. While the chance of rain on Saturday morning is 60%, the forecast calls for less than 1/4 inch so it might just be a drizzle. I have a teenager and when we are in National Parks we don't let weather keep us inside. Take rain gear and go out hiking. If your nieces like photography then they can concentrate on detail pictures of leaves, pine cones, etc if the views are clouded over. After a nice hike go to the Ahwahnee and have hot chocolate in front of the fire places. The bar at Yosemite Lodge might have the fireplace on and you can buy s'more kits at the bar or in the stores and roast marshmallows there. The bike rentals are closed but if you can bring your own bikes, that would be great. We have rode our bikes there in rain and in snow. If you want to see some snow you will most likely have to drive to a higher elevation but at this time, who knows if/when they will close Glacier Point or Tioga Road. Carrying chains is required starting in November and since this is a shoulder weekend, I am not sure if they will be checking if people are carrying chains yet. I think it depends on your nieces - it they are the outdoor type then a little sprinkles are not going to bother them and you can hike as planned.

Great advice. While they are not necessarily "outdoors types" they have been looking forward to going hiking in Yosemite, so I think they'll tough out some rain. Especially if after the hike they'll get hot cocoa and smores!I'd love to see a dusting of snow on the valley floor and hope it happens. Would make for some wonderful photos.

I always love those times when it snows over night and you wake up to a winter wonderland. However, unless it is inches and inches, it will melt quickly so we always get up really early if there is a chance of snow overnight. Friday sounds like that is when the blunt of the storm will be there so by Saturday night it should be clearing up. I wish I was going up this weekend. Have a great time no matter what you decided to do.

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A bit bummed about it being on the weekend as well. Have a trip planned for this weekend and bringing my two nieces for their first visit to Yosemite. Was hoping to get a few good hikes in with them but I'm sure they'll still have a great time - albeit a bit colder than anticipated.

Any suggestions on things to do with teenagers in the valley during a storm with possible snow?

...Winter storm watch in effect for the southern sierra nevadaAbove 6000 feet from yosemite to kings canyon from fridayAfternoon through saturday afternoon...

The national weather service in hanford has issued a winter stormWatch for heavy snow and strong winds...Which is in effect fromFriday afternoon through saturday afternoon for the southernSierra nevada above 6000 feet from yosemite to kings canyon.

* impacts...This is the first significant snow expected for theSeason. Anyone with outdoor plans should take caution...AndTravel may be difficult due to snow covered roads. Also carry aWinter survival kit. Further statements including advisories...Watches and warnings may be necessary.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significantSnow that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latestForecasts.

The national weather service in hanford has issued a winter stormWarning for heavy snow and strong winds...Which is in effect from5 pm friday to 11 am pdt saturday for the southern sierra nevadaFrom yosemite to kings canyon above 6000 feet. The winter stormWatch is no longer in effect.

* impacts...This is the first significant snow expected for theSeason. The weather will transition from relatively warm and dryTo cold and snowy very quickly friday afternoon. Anyone withOutdoor plans in the mountains should plan ahead for adverseWeather conditions. This may include delaying or cancelingTravel plans.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weatherConditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snowAre forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in anEmergency. If you must travel...Keep an extra flashlight...Food...And water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.